FOUR more coronavirus patients have died at the Countess of Chester Hospital Trust, latest NHS England figures have revealed. The update on Sunday, December 27, revealed that sadly, four people with Covid died at the hospital trust. Three died on Christmas Eve and one died on Christmas Day. The total number of coronavirus patient deaths recorded at the hospital trust now stands at 334. In the rest of the county, the latest figures showed there were three coronavirus deaths recorded at the Mid Cheshire Hospital Trust on Christmas Day, while two coronavirus deaths were recorded at the Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, also on Christmas Day.
The teddies PATIENTS in intensive care beds in Warrington will be able to hear the voices of their families this Christmas – thanks to 30 little bears. Three businesses involved in the Warrington Business Network International; PME Electrical and Data Solutions, Centric Energy Solutions and Riqueza Group came together to buy 30 special teddies which play a personalised message. Family members of ICU patients were approached to record a Christmas message which be played to all patients on the ward on Christmas Day, as visiting restrictions are in place due to Covid-19. Helen Higginson, head of fundraising for warrington and halton hospitals’ charity said: “This is such a lovely and thoughtful gesture of seasonal goodwill from our local business at what will undoubtedly be the most difficult of times for anyone with a loved one in hospital.
Joanna Thomas, from Padgate, has reflected on life at Warrington Hospital during the pandemic. The 41-year-old said: “This year, like many other people, has to have been one of the most surreal, challenging, life-changing years of my life. “I’ve learnt a lot. I’ve changed as a clinician, a mother and a leader – and I think I’ve grown as a person.” Joanna’s role in February was as lead physiotherapist for a 20-bed critical care unit at Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The understaffed team had its work cut out but continued providing a good service – then Covid-19 hit.
James White said he was looking forward to visiting his grandchildren.
22 December 2020
James White, 82, of Runcorn, receives the first dose of Pfizer s Covid-19 vaccine at Warrington Hospital from vaccinator Lorraine Kenyon. (Picture: WHH)
An 82-year-old man from Runcorn, Cheshire, has become the first patient to receive a Covid-19 vaccine at Warrington Hospital.
James White received the dose from occupational health nurse Lorraine Kenyon at the hospital’s vaccination hub, which opened on Tuesday.
A hospital spokeswoman said Mr White said he was “just looking forward to being able to go and visit his grandchildren” when possible.
His vaccination was then completed by Lead Nurse Deb Hatton, after which he said: “I asked about it today at my appointment and they said I could have it, so I jumped at the chance as I want to feel safer and see my family.”
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